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Distance from Istanbul to Lisbon

3,237 km (2,012 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

3,237 km

Kilometers

2,012 miles

Miles

~4h 19m

Est. Flight

3h

Time Difference

Istanbul

Turkey
Area: 5,461 km²
Population: 15.46M
Timezone: UTC+3
Elevation: 40m

Lisbon

Portugal
Area: 100 km²
Population: 0.55M
Timezone: UTC+0
Elevation: 77m

The distance between Istanbul and Lisbon is roughly equivalent to 8 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Istanbul is known for Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, while Lisbon is famous for Belém Tower and Pastéis de nata.

In terms of city area, Istanbul is 54.6x larger than Lisbon. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Istanbul from Lisbon?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Istanbul to Lisbon is 3,237 km (2,012 miles).

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Lisbon?

A direct flight would take approximately 4h 19m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Istanbul bigger than Lisbon?

Istanbul is larger at 5,461 km², compared to 100 km².

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